Student Support Services
Student Support Services can help in a variety of ways, e.g. with finances, childcare or general guidance and support. Whatever your needs, we'll try to help.
Most students require a little extra help from time to time. Shetland College UHI offers help in a number of different areas. Please see the Student Support leaflet for a full list of support staff who are here to help you.
Personal Adviser
You will be allocated a personal adviser who will introduce you to the academic courses and assessment procedures, in addition to providing regular support and guidance on academic matters.
Student Finance
Before you enrol on a course of study it is important that you know how your course is going to be funded, how to apply for funding and what you are entitled to. We can offer you one to one support, advice and guidance on these matters throughout the year from the point of your first enquiry though to the completion of your course and beyond.
Childcare Fund
A childcare fund is available to all full-time students using registered childcare. Applications from students are income-assessed and are not repayable on completion of the course. Part-time students using registered childcare may be considered for the hardship fund.
Discretionary Fund
We understand that many students struggle to cope on a very low income and so are keen to help students who are in real need before they reach crisis point. Applications will be dependent on the student’s income and is aimed at helping those who are in most need.
Guidance Service
The guidance service is located next to the library and just off the Common Area to make it convenient for students to drop in and have a chat. The guidance service provides confidential advice and support on any issues which affect student’s welfare e.g. illness, debt, careers guidance and personal matters. Students are encouraged to drop by at their convenience or an appointment can be made where needed.
For more information on any of the above please contact: Linda Tait on 01595 771236.
General advice on the following can be found on the UHI website:
